Solving Word Problems with Fractions and Whole Numbers using Repeated Addition

This video tutorial teaches how to solve word problems involving multiplying a fraction and a whole number using repeated addition. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by a review of multiplication and the commutative property. The tutorial explains fractions, focusing on numerators and denominators, and demonstrates how to use repeated addition to solve fraction word problems. Examples involving pizza and soda illustrate the concepts, and the video concludes with a summary of the key points.

What is the main concept introduced for solving word problems involving fractions and whole numbers?

• Using estimation

• Using repeated addition

• Using subtraction

• Using division

What does the commutative property state about multiplication?

• Multiplication is the same as division

• You can only multiply whole numbers

• Fractions cannot be multiplied

• The order of numbers does not matter

How can 3 * 1/2 be represented using fraction models?

• As 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4

• As 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3

• As 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2

• As 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5

When adding fractions, what remains unchanged?

• The sum

• The whole numbers

• The denominators

• The numerators

How many whole pizzas are needed if each of Rashard's friends eats 1/2 of a pizza?

• Two whole pizzas

• One whole pizza

• Four whole pizzas

• Three whole pizzas

If each friend drinks 2/3 of a bottle of soda, how many whole bottles are needed?

• Four whole bottles

• Five whole bottles

• Three whole bottles

• Two whole bottles

What is the leftover fraction of a bottle of soda after serving 5 friends?

• 1/2 of a bottle

• 1/4 of a bottle

• 1/5 of a bottle

• 1/3 of a bottle